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The Ph.D. programme at IIT Bombay starts with a year of coursework, followed by a qualifying phase pairing students with advisors. This collaboration enhances scientific inquiry, knowledge acquisition, and technical skills. Candidates publish their research findings and prepare a thesis, scrutinized by a technical committee over 3-4 years, culminating in compiling research findings under advisor guidance.
Pursuing a Ph.D. at IIT Bombay is a journey of academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and personal growth. Collaborate with leading faculty, access state-of-the-art facilities, and engage in a vibrant, inclusive campus environment. Benefit from funding opportunities, professional development programmes, and a strong alumni network. Explore a diverse community that supports innovation and lifelong learning.
Categories of PhD students
Admission to the Ph.D. programme needs funding support, which can be provided via various sources. The funding source defines the admission category. Our application process and the admissions criteria in of the category can be found in our brochure.
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Admissions category
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Assistantship/ Fellowship
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Hostel Eligibility
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Remarks
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Teaching assistantship (TA)
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MOE, GOI
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Yes
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The assistantship is payable for a maximum duration of 5 years or up to the thesis submission, whichever is earlier. The monthly rate of assistantship is Rs. 37,000/- for the first 2 years and enhanced rate of Rs. 42,000/- for the remaining period.
The continuation of assistantship under TA category will be subject to serving as a teaching assistant in a course / laboratory for 8 hours per week as assigned by the concerned academic unit as well as satisfactory academic performance.
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Research assistantship (RA)
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MOE, GOI
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Yes
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The assistantship is payable for a maximum duration of 5 years or up to the thesis submission, whichever is earlier. The monthly rate of assistantship is Rs. 42,000/- for the first 2 years and enhanced rate of Rs.47,000/- for the remaining period.
Students admitted under RA category will have to look after the laboratories and also
assist in teaching or research or other related academic work for about 20 hours per
week as assigned by the concerned academic unit.
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Teaching/Research assistantship through project (TAP/RAP)
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Funded through Sanctioned project run at IIT Bombay.
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Yes
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The financial support under this category is provided from sponsored projects as per the
norms approved by the sponsoring agency and IITB.
The assistantship is payable for a maximum duration of 5 years or up to the thesis submission, whichever is earlier.
The continuation of assistantship under TAP / RAP category will be subject to serving for
the project as assigned by the concerned project investigator(s) as well as satisfactory
academic performance.
The assistantship is paid from the office of Dean,IRCC. As per MoE directives, the
employees on the rolls (with or without pay) of any organization are not eligible for
admission under this category.
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Fellowship awards (FA)
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Fellowship various organisations/ government/ such as NBHM, DBT, ICMR, DST etc.
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Yes
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The financial support under this category is provided by various Govt. / Semi Govt. schemes (CSIR, UGC, DAE,DST, DBT, NBHM, etc.) and some other organizations.
A valid Junior Research fellowship (JRF) award letter from the Govt. / Semi Govt. agencies (e.g. CSIR/UGC /DAE /DST/ DBT NBHM etc.) is required for the execution of this fellowship.
The amount and duration of the fellowship will be as specified by the awarding agency.
The disbursement and continuation of the fellowship will be subject to as per the norms specified by the awarding agency or specified by IIT Bombay for TA category, as deemed fit.
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Sponsored candidates (SW)
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No Assistantship from IITB
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No
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The students admitted under this category are not eligible for any financial support from
the Institute (IIT Bombay) and are sponsored by their employers. They are expected to be released for fulltime course work and research at the Institute for a minimum period of three years.
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External (EX)
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No Assistantship from IITB
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No
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The candidates employed in recognized R&D organizations, well-equipped scientific
institutions, laboratories, and industrial organizations engaged in research based activities, and desirous of pursuing Ph.D. programme while in employment may apply for admission as external candidates.
Candidates must have an internal supervisor from IIT Bombay and an external supervisor from their parent organization for their research.
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Self-financed Indian nationals (SF)
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No Assistantship from IITB
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No
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The students admitted under this category are not eligible for any financial support from the Institute (IIT Bombay).
Candidate with the provisional DST-INSPIRE fellowship award letter may apply under Self-Finance (SF) category. After successful admission, if the candidate subsequently clears the final round of selection of DST-INSPIRE, s/he would be allowed to convert from the Self-Finance (SF) to Fellowship Award (FA) category.
Candidates who are released from the Governmental or educational Institutions on study leave for a period not less than three years for doing research work at IITB, can seek for admission under this category.
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Self-financed foreign nationals (FRN-SF)
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No Assistantship from IITB
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Yes
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Foreign Nationals applying under Self-financed (FRN-SF) category should visit the following link for Foreign Students on the website of the IIT Bombay International
Relations Office: https://www.ir.iitb.ac.in/.
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Foreign nationals with Indian Council for Cultural Relations award (ICCR)
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Assistance from ICCR
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Yes
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These students are sponsored by their Governments and awarded scholarship by them. They should apply for admission through Indian Embassy in their country.
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Institute staff of IIT Bombay (IS)
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No separate Assistantship from IITB
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No
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The candidate should have been employed as Institute Staff for at least 2-years (before the starting of the semester in which admission is sought) AND after completion of qualifying degree. The candidate must produce a letter of work experience at the time of application.
The concerned academic unit will shortlist the eligible candidates. Admission will be on the basis of written test and interview as applicable to the concerned programme.
The candidates need to submit NOC, from the Head/Office-In-Charge, at the time of
application.
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Project staff employed at IIT Bombay (PS)
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No Seperate Assistanceship from IITB
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No
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Candidate who are employed at IIT Bombay (IITB) in a sponsored project undertaken by the Institution (IITB) can seek for admission under this category provided the duration of the project, in which the candidate is employed, is 3 years or more at the time of admission. In addition, the candidates should have completed six months of service (before the starting of the semester in which admission is sought) in a sponsored project at the Institute (IITB). The students admitted in Project Staff (PS) category will continue to work on the sponsored project and carry out the tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator of the concerned project and undertake the Ph.D. topic under the same Project Investigator(s).
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College teacher (CT)
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No Assistantship from IITB
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No
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Candidates employed as faculty members in Colleges and Universities and desirous of
pursuing Ph.D. Programme, while in employment and without availing study leave may apply for admission under this category.
These candidates must have a Supervisor (internal) from the Institute (IITB) and an external supervisor from their parent organization where they will be doing the research work.
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Detailed information regarding the eligibility criteria for the above categories can be found in the information brochure.
PMRF funding at IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay is among the few institutions in India authorized to award the PMRF Fellowship to exceptional Ph.D. candidates. PMRF fellows receive a monthly stipend of Rs 70,000 and an annual contingency grant of Rs 2 Lakh. To be considered for the PMRF, candidates must first be admitted to our regular Ph.D. programme. The Institute then nominates top candidates with outstanding academic records and research potential. The final decision is made by a discipline-specific Selection Committee. Recipients must adhere to PMRF regulations, with the fellowship's continuation dependent on annual reviews of their research performance. The advantages of PMRF fellowship are presented here. Other details regarding PMRF programme can viewed at https://www.pmrf.in.
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